Riverside, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 10.5% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $99,463 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Riverside, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher